Pragathi Nagar

Pragathi Nagar
Residential
Pragathi Nagar Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 17°31′16″N 78°23′47″E / 17.5212°N 78.3964°E / 17.5212; 78.3964Coordinates: 17°31′16″N 78°23′47″E / 17.5212°N 78.3964°E / 17.5212; 78.3964
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
Region	Telangana
District	Ranga Reddy, Andhra Pradesh
Languages
• Official	Telugu, Urdu[1]
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	500090
Telephone code	91-040
Vehicle registration	AP-28 & AP-29
Lok Sabha constituency	Malkajgiri
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Quthbullapur
Distance from Hyderabad	35 kilometres (22 mi) NW (rail)
Distance from Delhi	1,598 kilometres (993 mi) N (land)
Distance from Mumbai	793 kilometres (493 mi) W (land)
Distance from Chennai	690 kilometres (430 mi) S (land)
Climate	Tropical (Köppen)
Avg. annual temperature	35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. summer temperature	39 °C (102 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	19 °C (66 °F)

Pragathi Nagar is a residential colony in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, India. It's a major residential suburb in Kukatpally and situated at a distance of 3 kilometers from Kukatpally on National Highway 9 which leads to the city of Mumbai.It is about 2 and half kilometers from the famous university called Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kukatpally, Hyderabad.

History

The village was established in 1991 in this once barren, hilly area on the outskirts of Hyderabad by the employees of the Allwyn factory, a public sector unit manufacturing refrigerators and other cooling products. This factory became one of the first victim of the new economic policies launched by the P V Narasimha Rao-Manmohan Singh duo in 1991. The factory was privatised and after a few years closed down, resulting in 10,000 workers of the factory losing jobs. These then workers waged a sustained struggle against the privatisation/closure, under the leadership of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU).

The CITU union in the factory took initiative in 1991 to establish Pragathi Nagar village for the struggling employees of Allwyn factory, with the intention of at least securing a house for the workers facing bleak future. Rupees One hundred and ten (Rs 110) was paid per square yard and, till 1994, the works of laying roads, electrification, drainage system was undertaken - again under the leadership of the union. The workers, who became jobless, carried on living by taking up either other jobs or starting some petty business etc. The house was a source of strength and security for them.

When this became a gram panchayat in 1997, the CPI(M) candidates won the post of sarpanch as also of ward members. Utilising this opportunity, the CPI(M)-run gram panchayat launched massive development works in the village. Cement roads were laid extensively, maximum greenery coverage was given by planting trees on both sides of the roads, parks were developed, a new office for gram panchayat was constructed, and a community hall. A temple for Hindus, a mosque for Muslims and a church for Christians were constructed by the gram panchayat.

When elections took place again in 2002, the people of the village re-elected CPI(M) candidates. The gram panchayat undertook a second phase of development works in an accelerated manner. The needs of people for participating in games, gymnasium, lawn tennis courts, swimming pool etc. were also met. The community feeling is nurtured through holding of annual picnic and mass lunch programme. Use of plastic covers and gutka has been banned in the village. The panchayat refused to give permission for opening of a wine shop in the village. A 147-member gram development committee has been formed and it is consulted on all development activity. The level of development was such that Pragathi Nagar became the first gram panchayat in the country to be awarded ISO 9001-2000 standard. Today, the area is no less developed than any of the big name localities like Jubilee Hills or Kukatpally. And this is reflected in the rates of land, which is around Rs 25,000 - 30,000 per square yard on an average.

When elections were held in 2007, the CPI(M) panel scored an emphatic hat-trick victory in the gram panchayat. Apart from bagging the post of sarpanch and MPTC, eight ward members were unanimously elected while another four won in the elections. This repeated reposing of faith in the CPI(M) by the people of this village is not only based on the long association with the Party and CITU but also the kind of goods delivered by the CPI(M)-run panchayat.

Pragathi Nagar was constructed by the Welfare Association Committee, which represented employees of Hyderabad Allwyn Limited. In 1992,Tata Voltas agreed to buy Allwyn.^[2]

The Committee bought land from the Lahari Estates in February 1990 and undertook construction of the houses rather than contracting it out to third party.^{[citation needed]} Construction was completed by the end of 1993 and the area became a gram panchayat in 1997. Inhabitants has increased due to migration and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has proposed to take over administration from mid-2012.^[3]

Geography

Pragathi Nagar is located at east of National Highway 9. It has an average elevation of 33 metres (108 ft) and situated on the plains. Pragathinagar is located around 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west of the National Highway 9 in kukatpally . The climate of Pragathinagar is subarctic, with short and fairly warm summers. Summers are lengthy and humid but considering the latitude very mild. Average January temperature is about 35°C, July is 38°C.

Community development and rules enforcement

Pragathi Nagar society has enforced some strict laws, such as banning of plastic bags since 2005,^[5] to protect the environment and help keep its residents safe. This has been published in various leading dailies. Liquor shops or tobacco products are strictly prohibited in the locality. The Panchayat arranges collection of garbage - biodegradable and non-biodegradable are separated. Trash bins are freely distributed to residents.

As part of community development, it has a A/C Marriage Function Hall near the pragathi nagar temple. Members of Pragathi Nagar can avail the function hall at a less cost.

Transportation

Basic transportation is served and is provided by state government under taking,department of public transportation agency, APSRTC.

Being part of Greater Hyderabad and its strategic geographical location with proximity being close to major IT/ITES, Biotech, Pharma industries etc., residents of Pragathi Nagar will have easy access to the Hyderabad Metro Rail project (currently under construction)^[6] which is due by December 2014.^[7] Access to Metro Rail will help resident to reach the other end of the greater hyderabad, Dilsukhnagar in less than one hour.^{[citation needed]}

Economy

Real estate and construction contributes to majority of economy.^{[citation needed]}

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